MY DAY TWO

[mouse1977]

Pretty much *****.  Yesterday I was able to go to the store, for like 20 min, then had to come home and get in bathtub.  I made it through the night.  The pain in my legs/ knees/ ankles stopped at about 2:30 am and I was able to sleep.   I took melatonin and potassium and tylenol.  i was really looped from taking xanax all day yesterday so no more today.  I woke up at 4am with minor pain, but SO restless.  My shoulder was insane- I had to keep moving it.  So more melatonin.  Slept until 7am.  Now 9:30 am and I walked the dogs already and ate half a banana but i am really nausueos(?) and weak.  I barely could eat yesterday.  I am forcing bananas down and protein shakes when I can hold them.  Pain is not as bad today, but somehow i feel worse.  Freezing and chills.  Like a really bad flu.  BUT do-able.  oh yeah and I am in the bathroom constantly.... ick

[NoMore37]

Thank you for sharing your story.. I will be starting tomorrow with zero pills. Today was my last day and the only reason I took them was so I could take my 5yr old daughter to the festival here in town where we live. If I go to long in between doses, even just 3hrs, I am not able to function. So in order for me to go with her, I had to take some of my meds today. I took my last dose at 3pm and I don't have anymore!!! I am excited and a little scared at the same time. Thank you for sharing your story.. even though it's not a hundred percent good, I know it can't be that way. So I guess your day 3 will be my day 1. I did start my own post last night and have been reading stories on this website for about a month. Congratulations on making the choice to be rid of those tiny little things that run our lives!! Thank you for inspiring me.. and everyone else out there who has chosen to reclaim their lives!!

[mouse1977]

Hey....
I actually have no cravings for pills.  I am SO done I just want to feel normal.  Day 2 has been rough, and I took a hot bath.  We have a tub but no jacuzzi--I WISH.  I will try and walk them tonight.  I have been drinking gatorade/ water/ & apple juice.  I wish I could take a multi vitamin but they hurt my stomach too much.  THX FOR THE SUPPORT  Seems the nights are the worse.  I don't care.  I am so done with all this drug s***

[Florida_Guy737]

Hey Mouse...

The walk was a great idea!  I know you're weak but your body can handle more exercise, especially a walk.  When you feel a craving, take a walk. You and your dogs will both be better off.  

I saw your note about being in South FL.  I'm in Central FL and I know how hot it is.  Do you have a pool or better a jacuzzi?  When I was in withdrawals, I started in the jacuzzi and then made my way to the pool for some light laps.  I still do these today and they really stretch the muscles.  Just a thought...

Keep Going - You're Doing Great!

Guy

[LeaAnn807]

You're going to make it!  Take some immodium.  That will stop the bathroom stuff temporarily.  Also, drink plenty of fluids.  Don't want to dehydrate.  I know it's hard to eat, but drink some juice or gatorade, so your legs don't cramp so bad.

You are halfway through the hard physical part!  Keep going!

[Cissy373]

These things too will pass, stay strong..............don't take a pill. I am on day 11 today and feeling much better, feel like life is worth living again.

The WD's are like a very bad case of flu, but you will get through it.